Chicago Producer Malik Ismail Grabs CLUTCH For Experimental New Single “Off White”

It’s been almost a year since we’ve heard from Malik Ismail, but he’s made up for it with his latest single, Off White. Malik is a talented producer from Chicago, with a wide range of talents – easily displayed on this track. He … Continue reading Chicago Producer Malik Ismail Grabs CLUTCH For Experimental New Single “Off White”

Canadian Duo Ali Gatie & John G Drop A Pop, Trap & R&B Fusion In Debut EP “Ever Since”

Ali Gatie and John G are from different parts of Canada, but they are totally in synch on their newest EP Ever Since. Mixing elements of pop, trap, and R&B is a daunting task, but Ali and John comfortably put … Continue reading Canadian Duo Ali Gatie & John G Drop A Pop, Trap & R&B Fusion In Debut EP “Ever Since”

Among Much Negativity In Rap This Year Kai, The Mind Takes A Much Different Approach (Extensive Write Up)

Being a strong advocate and genuine fan of Chicago hip-hop music, I pride myself on recognizing independent talent in the city (I often shamelessly catch them early, and suddenly they are on Pigeons & Planes and DJ Booth. Just saying.) … Continue reading Among Much Negativity In Rap This Year Kai, The Mind Takes A Much Different Approach (Extensive Write Up)

flowsfordays Regular Hanakatoba Links With Newcomer Daylight Tone On Infectious New Track “100”

Talented producer Hanakatoba has been a regular on flowsfordays, mostly sending us solo instrumental tracks. That’s all changed as his new collab just dropped with Daylight Tone titled 100. Tone has been rapping for just a few months, but his potential is already … Continue reading flowsfordays Regular Hanakatoba Links With Newcomer Daylight Tone On Infectious New Track “100”

Chicago Vocalist Brill Ends The Year Strong With “Don’t Tweak” & Announcement of First Headlining Show

This summer I got in tune with Brill through my Save Money plugs. They sent me the song and visual to Pineapples – the first single off his then-upcoming EP Timing Is Everything. I wrote about it extensively, and was … Continue reading Chicago Vocalist Brill Ends The Year Strong With “Don’t Tweak” & Announcement of First Headlining Show